Silent sentinel of a bygone age, price the Sun Temple at Nirath is a magnificent monument. In a mountain land where most temples have been built in reverence of valley gods and goddesses, generic this …
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Shaktipeeth Kangra – A pilgrimage to historic Brijeshwari Devi temple
In contrast to the Dharamshala and McLeodganj, treat which are Buddhist centers, for sale the beautiful countryside of Kangra shadowed by the sublime Dhauladhar ranges is a bustling Hindu pilgrimage town. The temple of Brijeshwari …
Continue readingMore than panoramic views from Churdhar, Haripudhar
Shivalik Hills are the gateway to the higher Himalayas of Kinnaur and Lahaul & Spiti. This range, youngest of the Himalayan ranges, stretches all the way from Kashmir to Arunachal Pradesh. Shivalik translates to “the …
Continue readingFeasting the Gods, Sainj Valley Fairs – Kullu
In the sacred lands of Kullu Valley hundreds of sages have meditated and philosophized about the course of life. They spent a significant time in the secluded grooves of the nearby valleys, site which have …
Continue readingWhen the Devta comes to pay you a visit – Mool Mahunag Annual fair, Karsog
I have just returned from a visit to Karsog. And I can safely say that the memories of this trip will stay with me forever. 17th July is the date for the annual fair for …
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